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Ruth V. Anderson

NEW ULM—Ruth V. Anderson, longtime resident of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Ruth was born May 4, 1930, in Solon, Iowa, to Charles and Helen Vornholt. Her early years were filled with music – piano lessons, playing for church, and playing ...

Mary Jane Kamm

MADELIA—On October 24, 2026, Mary Jane Kamm, 88, of Madelia, MN, died at Mayo Health System – Mankato joining her beloved son, Russell, in heaven. She missed him very much, and there is comfort in knowing they are reunited. Mary Jane lived a life filled with family, stories, and the simple ...

Lillian C. Aschenbrenner

NEW ULM—Lillian C. Aschenbrenner, age 88, of New Ulm died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home at the Woodstone Senior Living Community. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Burial will ...

Elenor H. Bruns

GIBBON—Elenor H. Bruns, 94, of Gibbon, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Curtis Kessler

TUCSON, AZ—Curtis Kessler, 90, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Redwood Falls, died on Monday, September 30, 2026 at The Villas in Marana, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to his service, at the church. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Services of Redwood Falls and Morgan. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com

Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg

New ULm—Charles “Charlie” H. Guggisberg, age 86, of New Ulm, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Ridgeway on German in New Ulm with family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial ...